China's Hunan reports robust foreign trade growth with Africa in Q1.

Hoa Phat steel sales hit 457,000 tonnes in April.

These factors should lead to soaring steel demand in Q3 and Q4, Tuan said.

Finished Import Market Share YTD at 23%.

Most of the capital goods in China posted lower prices in late April compared with mid-April, official data showed Monday.

BHP is looking into initiatives to grow its iron ore production to 300 million tonnes per annum.

The head of diversified miner BHP, Mike Henry, has highlighted the massive investment required in the resources sector to meet global decarbonising efforts.

Thailand's economy expanded 2.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, faster than expectations, as private consumption and tourism rebounded.